NH Madrid Balboa Review: What To REALLY Expect If You Stay

Pros

Nice, quiet location on the northern edge of the Salamanca neighborhood
Clean, contemporary rooms with flat-screen TVs, wood floors, and minibars
Updated bathrooms with modern fixtures (some rooms with small showers)
Superior rooms have in-room coffeemakers and iPod docks
Small fitness room with cardio equipment
Extensive breakfast buffet, common for this chain
Small computer lounge with Internet access
Room service available

Cons

In-room flat-screen TVs are on the small side
Rooms facing the courtyard are very dark
Breakfast area is very small and shows some signs of wear and tear
Fee for Wi-Fi

Bottom Line

The NH Balboa is a solid chain hotel on the northern edge of fashionable Salamanca. The hotel has a contemporary feel throughout, and features a cozy lobby and computer lounge. Rooms are clean and fresh with flat-screen TVs, wood floors, and minibars. Single rooms are very small, but do have a work desk. Bathrooms are updated, although some rooms have small shower stalls with somewhat frustrating doors. Beyond the computer lounge, the hotel has a small fitness room and an extensive (but pricey) breakfast buffet. Upgrade to superior rooms in this value hotel for in-room coffeemakers and iPod docks.

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Hotel & Amenities Photos

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Family Room

Standard Room

The Hotel

Restaurants and Bars

Amenities

Cribs
Internet

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Location

On the northern edge of swanky Salamanca

The NH Balboa is located on a small side street on the northern edge of the fashionable Salamanca district. Salamanca, the most affluent area in the Madrid city center, boasts top-notch boutiques, delicious restaurants, and some beautiful mansions. It is also home to traditional markets as well as the U.S. embassy and a small business district.

The capital of Spain is a vibrant, multicultural city located right in the center of the country. The Cuatro Torres business area's additions to the city skyline (four sleek towers, including a hotel and corporate offices) give an idea of what Madrid is rapidly becoming: a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city -- albeit one that preserves its century-old traditions.

13-minute drive to Madrid-Barajas International Airport
15-minute Metro ride to shopping on Gran Via
16-minute Metro ride to Retiro Park, Madrid's most famous garden
18-minute Metro ride to Plaza de Oriente, home to the Royal Palace, the Royal Theater and Sabatini Gardens
20-minute Metro ride to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
21-minute Metro ride to El Prado Museum
21-minute Metro ride to Plaza de Castilla, the financial district
23-minute Metro ride to La Latina, a nightlife hotspot
26-minute Metro ride to Atocha train station
27-minute Metro ride to Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor
28-minute Metro ride to Reina Sofia Museum
32-minute Metro ride to Templo de Debod Park, with great views and an original Egyptian temple

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Things You Should Know About NH Madrid Balboa

Also Known As

NH Balboa

Room Types

Junior Suite
Standard Room
Superior Room

Address

Calle Nunez de Balboa 112, Madrid 28006, Spain

Phone

3 (491) 563-0324

Website

NH Madrid Balboa